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Résultat et Impact - Effet inverse

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a green winter makes a fat churchyard

used to imply that easy or comfortable times can have unforeseen negative consequences

un hiver vert fait un gros cimetière

un hiver vert fait un gros cimetière

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best is the enemy of (the) good

used to advise against striving for perfection or the best possible outcome, as it can be a hindrance to achieving a good result and may cause unnecessary stress or effort

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harm watch, harm catch

used to suggest that those who intentionally seek to harm others are likely to attract harm to themselves as well

surveillance des méfaits, capture des méfaits

surveillance des méfaits, capture des méfaits

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never spur a willing horse

used to advise against pushing someone who is already motivated to work harder, as it may have the opposite effect and cause them to become less willing or do less

ne jamais encourager un cheval volontaire

ne jamais encourager un cheval volontaire

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parents who are afraid to put their foot down usually have children who step on their toes

used to imply that parents who are too permissive or fail to establish boundaries are likely to have children who do not respect their authority and may take advantage of them

les parents qui ont peur de mettre le pied à terre ont généralement des enfants qui leur marchent sur les pieds

les parents qui ont peur de mettre le pied à terre ont généralement des enfants qui leur marchent sur les pieds

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the pitcher goes so often to the well that it is broken at last

used to imply that repeated or excessive reliance on a particular action or strategy can eventually lead to its failure or deterioration

la cruche va si souvent au puits qu'elle finit par se casser

la cruche va si souvent au puits qu'elle finit par se casser

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pouring oil on the fire is not the way to quench it

used to imply that adding to a problem or conflict will only make it worse, and that it is important to take actions that will help calm and resolve the situation instead of intensifying it

verser de l'huile sur le feu n'est pas le moyen de l'éteindre

verser de l'huile sur le feu n'est pas le moyen de l'éteindre

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too many cooks spoil the broth

used to imply that if too many people are involved in a task or project, it can become disorganized or ineffective

trop de cuisiniers gâtent la sauce

trop de cuisiniers gâtent la sauce

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too much of anything is good for nothing

used to imply that an excess of something, even if it is initially beneficial, will eventually become harmful or useless

trop de tout ne sert à rien

trop de tout ne sert à rien

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two boys are half a boy, and three boys are no boy at all

used to imply that having too many people involved in a task can lead to confusion, inefficiency, and a lack of coordination, ultimately resulting in a decrease in productivity

deux garçons sont un demi-garçon et trois garçons ne sont pas du tout un garçon

deux garçons sont un demi-garçon et trois garçons ne sont pas du tout un garçon

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the cure is worse than the disease (itself)

used to warn that a proposed solution to a problem may have more negative consequences than the problem itself, emphasizing the importance of careful consideration and evaluation

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he who digs a pit for others, falls in himself

used to warn that that those who seek to harm others may ultimately suffer the same fate

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too many chiefs, (and) not enough Indians

used to warn that having too many leaders and not enough people to execute tasks can lead to confusion, inefficiency, and a lack of progress

trop de chefs et pas assez d'Indiens

trop de chefs et pas assez d'Indiens

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